Infant, Toddler & Preschool Programs | Milestones, Watertown MA Opens in a new tab

Our programs

Support at every stage.

Age-appropriate care and learning for children 3 months to 5 years, with a focus on warm relationships, play-based learning and school readiness.

All programs are full day. Drop-off by 9:30 AM, pickup between 3:30 and 5:30 PM. We don't currently offer half-day programs.

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Infants

3 months to 15 months

Our infant classroom focuses on helping every baby reach their developmental milestones, with lots of sensory play, arts and crafts, and face-to-face time for early language.

  • Mastering tummy time and self-soothing
  • Beginning to self-feed
  • Sitting, crawling and walking
  • Gross motor skills
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Toddlers

15 months to 2.9 years

Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 classrooms

Our toddler rooms are where the monthly theme-based curriculum begins, created by our educators as a detailed outline of each month's learning.

  • Exploration through play, art, music and movement
  • Growing language and communication skills
  • Developing social and emotional confidence
  • Daily routines that build independence
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Preschool

2.9 years to 5 years

Preschool 1 and Preschool 2 classrooms

Our preschool rooms prepare 4 and 5 year olds for kindergarten while 3 and 4 year olds build toward that level, using our only multi-age curriculum.

  • Kindergarten readiness
  • Early literacy, math and problem-solving skills
  • Social-emotional development and cooperation
  • Building independence and confidence

A day at Milestones

What a typical day looks like.

  1. Doors openEarly arrivals settle in with their educators.
  2. Drop-offClassroom routines begin. Appointment days, by 10:30 with notice.
  3. Snack and learningMorning snack is included, then themed activities and play.
  4. LunchLunch from home, or our optional $5 lunch program.
  5. Snack and playAfternoon snack is included, plus our fenced outdoor play area.
  6. PickupA short summary of your child's day.

See if Milestones is the right fit for your family.

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